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Men Don't Leave

1990, Comedy/Drama, 1h 55m

17 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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Movie Info

After her husband's death, Beth Macauley (Jessica Lange) moves into an inexpensive Baltimore apartment with her two sons, Chris (Chris O'Donnell) and Matt (Charlie Korsmo). When Beth accepts a job at a local grocery store, Chris grows bitter and falls for an older woman (Joan Cusack), while 9-year-old Matt hides his grief behind a new interest in burglary. As the Macauleys adjust to their new life, they learn that sticking together is the only way to overcome their loss.

Rating:

PG-13
Genre:

Comedy, Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Paul Brickman
Producer:

Jon Avnet
Release Date (Theaters):

Feb 2, 1990 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Sep 15, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA):

$5.8M
Runtime:

1h 55m
Sound Mix:

Surround

Cast & Crew

Jessica Lange
Beth Macauley

Chris O'Donnell

Chris O'Donnell
Chris Macauley

Charlie Korsmo
Matt Macauley

Arliss Howard
Charles Simon

Tom Mason
John Macauley

Joan Cusack
Jody

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Critic Reviews for Men Don't Leave

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Audience Reviews for Men Don't Leave

Aug 22, 2012

If you like family drama, watch 'Men Don't Leave'. A family is thrown into turmoil when the husband dies unexpectedly. In an effort to deal with their circumstances, Beth and her sons find different supports, but eventually find out that family is needed to pull themselves together.

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Dec 28, 2007

My father died when I was 13. I identified with this movie on a gut level but it was kind of sad. I enjoyed seeing the Baltimore scenery.

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